News & Views
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 27 April 2012
Charles Taylor verdict at the SCSL: not guilty of JCE or command responsibility
The Special Court for Sierra Leone yesterday handed down its judgment in the trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor. Despite the prosecution's claims to the contrary, the court found that there was no evidence of either Mr Taylor having command
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 26 April 2012
Stephen Knafler QC and Irena Sabic win Children Act test case in the Administrative Court
Stephen Knafler QC and Irena Sabic have won an Administrative Court test case concerning the obligations of a local authority to provide accommodation close to where a former relevant child would be receiving education.
Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 26 April 2012
The High Court rules detention under mental health policy unlawful
Stephanie Harrison appeared for the successful claimant in R (on the application of HA (Nigeria)) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 979 (Admin).
Garden Court Chambers | Wednesday 25 April 2012
The Protest Handbook - Official launch 27 April 2012
Garden Court Chambers will be holding the official book launch for The Protest Handbook this Friday evening. The new book outlines protesters' rights and the limits of police powers in one single, easily accessible source.
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 23 April 2012
Immigration Law Bulletin - Issue 272 – 23 April 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Monday 23 April 2012
Housing Law Bulletin - Issue 260 - 23 April 2012
Garden Court Chambers | Friday 20 April 2012
Ian Peddie QC and Chris McWatters secure High Court Victory for Father in "Baby Shaking" case
Ian Peddie QC and Chris McWatters won a landmark victory in the Family Division of the High Court yesterday, representing a father accused of causing the death of his baby son by shaking. Both parents were acquitted of any wrong doing.
